Ceramics Teaching Artist Assistant — Empower Creative Youth

Indy Arts; Indianapolis, Northern (IN, KY); Hybrid; USD 3,306,000 - 3,802,000; Full time

Job summary

ArtMix in Indianapolis invites applications for a Ceramic Teaching Artist Assistant for the Urban Artisans program. You will support the Teaching Artist, prep materials, assist students, and help wrap up projects in clay, fiber, painting, and mosaics.

The eight‑week program runs January 2027, 9am–12pm, Monday through Thursday. Compensation is $25/hour during teaching hours and $15/hour for prep time outside teaching hours.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting art education in a studio setting.
• Ability to assist with adaptive or differentiated instruction.
• Willingness to work with young adults (16–22) with disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Prep materials and studio: set up work area and organize tasks for participants.
• Assist with facilitating instruction and adapt plans as needed.
• Aid students with individual troubleshooting and support.
• Clean and complete end-of-day tasks and prep for next session.

Skills

Ceramics

Teaching assistance

Classroom management

Inclusion support

Tools

Clay tools

Glaze equipment

Job description

ArtMix in Indianapolis invites applications for a Ceramic Teaching Artist Assistant for the Urban Artisans program. You will support the Teaching Artist, prep materials, assist students, and help wrap up projects in clay, fiber, painting, and mosaics.

The eight‑week program runs January 2027, 9am–12pm, Monday through Thursday. Compensation is $25/hour during teaching hours and $15/hour for prep time outside teaching hours.